Monday, Aug. 14, 1:30 p.m. CDT, Pierre, Ramkota – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak and help present 52 veterans with the Republic of China Mutual Defense Commemorative Badge at a ceremony recognizing South Dakota Veterans who served in Taiwan during from 1955 to 1979.

Tuesday, Aug. 15, Centerville –Centerville will be South Dakota’s Capital for a Day. Activities for the day will include a Main Street walk, tours around Centerville and a roundtable meeting. At 10 a.m. CDT citizens are encouraged to attend the community social being held at Centerville Senior Center, 548 Broadway St., where they will have the chance to talk one-on-one with Gov. Dennis Daugaard. First Lady Linda Daugaard will read at the Centerville Community Library at 1:10 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 12, 9 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The Governor’s Snowmobile Advisory Council will meet in LRC room 413 at the Capitol Building in Pierre. The meeting’s agenda can be viewed online at http://gfp.sd.gov/to-do/snowmobile/council.aspx. For more information, contact Ryan Raynor, 605-773-2885.

Monday, Aug. 14, 4:15 p.m. CDT, Pierre –The South Dakota Professional Administrators Practices and Standards Commission will meet at the MacKay Building, Conference Room 3 on first floor, 800 Governors Drive, in Pierre. A proposed agenda is available at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=80.

Tuesday, Aug. 15, 11:30 a.m. CDT – DENR’s Water Management Board will meet via teleconference. Agenda items are available at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?Boardid=106. A limited number of phone lines are available. Interested parties who wish to participate should call DENR at 605-773-3296 before 3 p.m. CDT on Monday, Aug. 14.

Tuesday, Aug. 15, 9 a.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – The South Dakota Veterinary Medical Examining Board will be holding their annual meeting at the Best Western Ramkota Conference Center, 3200 W. Maple St. A full agenda can be found at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=103. For more information, please contact the SD Veterinary Board at 605-773-3321.

Wednesday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m. MDT, Deadwood – The South Dakota Commission on Gaming will hold a special meeting. The meeting will be held in the city commission chambers of Deadwood City Hall, located at 102 Sherman St.

Wednesday, Aug. 16, 11 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The Railroad Board of the South Dakota Department of Transportation will hold a meeting in the Commission Room of the Becker-Hansen building located at 700 E. Broadway Ave. The public is invited to attend. To view the meeting agenda, posted 48 hours in advance, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Template.aspx?id=88. For more information, contact Tessa Wenner at 605-773-3265.

Thursday, Aug. 17, 1:30 p.m. CDT, Pierre – The Appraiser Certification Program Advisory Council will hold its quarterly meeting in the Kneip Building, 700 Governors Drive, Conference Room 3. For more information or to request accommodations for the meeting, contact Sherry Bren at 605-773-4608.

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Monday, Aug. 14, to Wednesday, Aug. 16 – The South Dakota Department of Agriculture will be collecting pesticide containers at the following locations. For a full schedule of container pick up times and locations, please visit http://sdda.sd.gov/legacydocs/Ag_Services/forms/2017collections.pdf. For more information on these collections, please contact SDDA at 605-773-4432.

Tuesday, Aug. 15 – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant office locations. For more information, contact Tia Kafka, 605-773-3165.

Kyle, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT

Dupree, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. MDT

Canton, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT

Flandreau, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT

Desmet, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT

Miller, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT

Wagner, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT

Webster, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT

Tuesday, Aug. 15, to Thursday, Aug. 17 – The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation will host Job Search Assistance Programs (JSAP). JSAP is a workshop for people recovering from job loss or enhancing their job search skills. Trained instructors speak on modern-day techniques used to successfully find employment. Topics covered are: resume and cover letter writing, interviewing etiquette, networking effectively, using social media and much more. JSAP will be offered at the following locations:

Tuesday, Aug. 15, to Wednesday, Aug. 16 – The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation will hold itinerant office hours. Both job seekers and employers interested in receiving employment and career services at no cost may visit or call during these office hours. More information on programs and services is available at www.sdjobs.org. Itinerant office hours will be held at the following locations:

Wednesday, Aug. 16, 12 – 3 p.m. CDT, Mobridge – at the Mobridge Economic Development office 205 2nd St. E., Suite 1 or call 605-380-8930 during these hours and 605-626-2340 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.

Tuesday, Aug. 15, to Thursday, Aug. 17 – Bring Your ‘A’ Game to Work encompasses seven different skills including Appreciation, Attitude, Attendance, Appearance, Ambition, Accountability and Acceptance. These soft skills and a willingness to take direction are generally more desired by employers than the specific skills a particular job requires. This is an eight-hour course offered in a one-day setting or in two four-hour settings. This workshop will be offered at the following locations:

Tuesday, Aug. 15, 6 – 9 p.m. CDT, Pierre – at The Right Turn, 124 E. Dakota. This is part one of a three-part course. For more information, call 605-773-4755 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

Wednesday, Aug. 16, 6 – 9 p.m. CDT, Pierre – at The Right Turn, 124 E. Dakota. This is part two of a three-part course. For more information, call 605-773-4755 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

Thursday, Aug. 17, 6 – 9 p.m. CDT, Pierre – at The Right Turn, 124 E. Dakota. This is part three of a three-part course. For more information, call 605-773-4755 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

Saturday, Aug. 19, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. CDT, Pierre – at The Right Turn, 124 E. Dakota. The last day to sign up for this class is August 16. For more information, call 605-773-4755 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

Wednesday, Aug. 16, 6 p.m. CDT, Pierre – The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, in partnership with South Dakota Public Broadcast, will be hosting a free preview screening of The Vietnam War, the new documentary film series directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. The screening will be held in Amphitheater II at the Ramkota Conference Center in Pierre.

Wednesday, Aug. 16, 10 – 11 a.m. CDT, Vermillion – The South Dakota Department of Social Services will be hosting the quarterly Community Partners Meeting at their offices in Vermillion, 114 S. Market St. This meeting is intended to bring partners in the community together to share information of services provided and share ideas of how to best serve the community. Parties interested in attending or wanting more information can call the Vermillion Department of Labor and Regulation at 605-677-6900.

Wednesday, Aug. 16 – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant office locations. For more information, contact Tia Kafka, 605-773-3165.

Thursday, Aug. 17, 11 a.m. CDT, Brookings – Secretary Marcia Hultman will present at the Brookings Area Workforce Conference, held at the Swiftel Center, 824 32nd Ave. The event will highlight some of the essential services businesses and employers can take advantage of, many specific to recruitment and retention. Learn about the enhanced SDWORKS jobs database, Dakota Roots efforts, apprenticeship and training opportunities, soft skills workshops, and more. For more information, contact Dawn Dovre at dawn.dovre@state.sd.us.

Thursday, Aug. 17, 1 – 4 p.m. CDT, Vermillion – Specialists from Wells Fargo Bank will hold an educational workshop at the Vermillion Department of Labor and Regulation Office, 904 East Cherry St. The on-site workshops are designed to help families track their spending, find ways to save money, sharpen their money management skills, and protect themselves from identity theft. There is no cost to attend. Individuals interested in attending or wanting more information can call 605-677-6900.

Thursday, Aug. 17 – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant office locations. For more information, contact Tia Kafka, 605-773-3165.

Canton, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. CDT

Kyle, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT

Flandreau, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT

Lemmon, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MDT

Plankinton, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT

Friday, Aug. 18, 11 a.m. CDT, Watertown – Secretary Marcia Hultman will present at the Watertown State Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), held at the Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th St. NE. The event will highlight some of the essential services businesses and employers can take advantage of, many specific to recruitment and retention. Learn about the enhanced SDWORKS jobs database, Dakota Roots efforts, apprenticeship and training opportunities, soft skills workshops, and more. For more information, contact Dawn Dovre at dawn.dovre@state.sd.us.